Obituary of John Wayne Shelton
Kingsport – John Wayne Shelton, 72 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and retired from Eastman Chemical Company. John was a member of Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Lucille Weems Shelton; brother, Tony Shelton; his first wife and mother of his children, Judy Shelton.
John is survived by his wife, Amy Davenport Shelton; sons, John Wayne Shelton II and fiancé Michelle and Joel Shelton; sister, Isabel Conley; granddaughter, Brooklynn Shelton; niece, Michelle (Brad) Stanley; nephews Tony (Michelle) Shelton, William Conley, Jr. and fiancé Rebecca; step- children, Sabrina Fields and Paul Surcey; step-grandchildren, Bryson, Trinity and Hunter; along with several cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home.
A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Elder Oscar Irvin officiating. Music will be provided by the Poplar Grove Church Singers.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Poplar Grove Church Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Shelton family.
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